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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.70 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.70 and 141.94 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.70 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.70 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.70 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 91,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650.66/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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